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Transition to LED Brings New Environmentally Responsiblity Standards for Outdoor Fixtures

Light Pollution

The rapid advancement of LED technology is unparalleled in the lighting industry, which has caused cities and utilities to …

February 17, 2017

World’s First Academic Center Dedicated to Dark Sky Studies

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The world’s first academic center specific to the issue of dark skies has been announced at The University of …

February 14, 2017

South Llano River State Park

Parks

U.S.A.

South Llano River State Park is situated on approximately 1,050 hectares (2,600 acres) of land on the Edwards Plateau …

February 14, 2017

Texas’ South Llano River State Park Designated an IDA Dark Sky Park

Press release

Nestled just off Interstate 10 on the western edge of the Texas Hill Country is the International Dark-Sky Association’s …

February 14, 2017

Full Snow Moon, Lunar Eclipse and Comet to Put on a Show

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This evening, Friday, February 10th, our dark skies will put on quite a show. The Full Snow Moon, a …

February 10, 2017

IDA Co-Sponsors Major International Dark Skies Conference

Press release

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere, which covers over 5,000 square miles, is to be the setting for the first-ever …

February 6, 2017

IDA Communications Director to Bring the Benefits of Dark Skies into the Light

Press release

International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), the recognized authority on light pollution, announced today that Amanda Gormley has been hired as …

February 1, 2017

3 Insects Affected by Light Pollution

Light Pollution

Every year we see lots of new research on the effect of artificial light at night on various types …

January 31, 2017

IDA’s 2017 Board of Directors

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We’re happy to introduce to you our 2017 Board of Directors! Diana Umpierre – President | Pembroke Pines, Florida …

January 27, 2017

NPS Night Sky Initiative Part of Emotional Video by Astronaut Jeff Williams

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As a celebratory message of appreciation for the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary, NASA Astronaut Jeff Williams shares heartfelt …

January 24, 2017

Flagstaff AZ Images at Night Show Success with Years of Dark Sky Advocacy

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New images taken by the National Park Service of Flagstaff, Arizona show the years of dedicated dark sky advocacy …

January 20, 2017

Press Release: Protecting Dark Skies for Astronomy and Life

Light Pollution

Below is the Press Release that was released on January 6th by the Lowell Observatory and National Optical Astronomy …

January 10, 2017